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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197418134
Report Date: 02/22/2022
Date Signed: 02/22/2022 04:34:22 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME:A CARING TOUCH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197418134
ADMINISTRATOR:MCNEAL, DENISEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:3035 EAST AVENUE STELEPHONE:
(661) 533-3910
CITY:PALMDALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93550
CAPACITY: 15TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 6CENSUS: 1DATE:
02/22/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
08:13 AM
MET WITH:Tanishlia BronsonTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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On 2/22/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced annual random inspection for the infant program. LPA met with Director, Tanisha Bronson. The facility's hours are Monday through Friday, 6 am to 8 pm. Present today were 1 infants and 1 teacher. Incidental Medical Services were discussed.

A tour of the infant area was conducted. The infant indoor and outdoor activity space is physically separate from the space used by other day care children. Infant furniture and equipment, including cribs feeding chairs are sufficient, age appropriate and in good repair. Infant changing tables have padded surface no less than one inch thick, covered with washable vinyl or plastic, and have raised sides at least three inches high. Toys are safe, without sharp points, edges, splinters or small parts that can be pulled off and swallowed. Facility is in compliance with staff infant ratios. All infants including those napping in cribs are under visual observation at all times. Feeding plans reviewed for some infants. Needs and Services plans reviewed for some infants. Sign in/Sign out sheets have full legal signature and record of time of day. Staff utilized as infant teachers have three child development units in infant/toddler care.
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medication and other items that are dangerous to children, were inspected for inaccessibility to children. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/22/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: A CARING TOUCH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418134
VISIT DATE: 02/22/2022
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LPA observed age appropriate toys and materials. The changing table is located within arms reach of sink. Sufficient napping equipment was observed (cots and cribs). Trash bin was observed covered. Staff use a separate bathroom located in the front entrance area, staff bathroom is also the isolation bathroom for ill children. LPA observed soap, toilet paper and paper towels readily available. Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector was observed to be in operable condition

There is a refrigerator in the classroom and cabinets for storing formula in the classroom. Facility has a fully functional kitchen area with refrigerator, freezer and stove. Per director, there are currently no infants enrolled with allergies, however, there is space for an allergy list to be posted on the refrigerator door in the kitchen. All kitchen areas/food preparation areas and food storage areas are kept clean and are free of litter, rubbish and rodents and/or any other vermin. Storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins shall have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair. The facility provides breakfast, lunch and snack daily. Weekly menu was observed. Chemicals and cleaning solutions are kept separate from the food.

Outdoor play equipment was inspected for health, safety, cushioning material , good repair and age appropriateness. There is a play structure with padded surface underneath to absorb falls and a shaded area with tables provided for rest. The area was observed to be free of debris. Play area was inspected for hazards and inaccessibility to bodies of water. There is a gated swimming pool is on other side of the premises and is of appropriate height. LPA observed pool to be padlocked. The pool is surrounded by a 5 ft fenced, without a self-latching gate that swings away from the pool.
Firearms and ammunition are not on the premises. Storage area for poisons is locked. Disinfectants, hazardous items and medications are inaccessible to children. Fire drills are conducted every month and documented. Rooms are safe and clean. The facility is in compliance with conditions and limitations specified on the license.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/22/2022
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: A CARING TOUCH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418134
VISIT DATE: 02/22/2022
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LPA observed 4 staff files. subject to a criminal record clearance or exemption are associated to the facility. First Aid/CPR reviewed and 4 teaching staff do not have current Pediatric CPR/First Aide Certification. All teachers need to renew their Mandated Reporter Training. Emergency information reviewed for some children. Staff records reviewed contain documentation of the educational background, training, and/or experience and, a Health Screening/TB test and immunization records to meet SB 792.

Teacher child ratios were observed.
The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Sign in/sign out sheets are located in front office. The facility does not transport children. A sample of staff and children's files were reviewed.
Children are inspected for illnesses as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that only prescription medication is administered and only with parent's written permission. The director is designated for administering medications if needed. Ill children are kept up front in the director's office.


· To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process

· Criminal Record Statement (continued) Child Care Centers
Licensee [or facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/22/2022
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: A CARING TOUCH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418134
VISIT DATE: 02/22/2022
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· Safe Sleep
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

· Notice of Site Visit
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

· Posting Requirements
Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

· Type A citation
LPA (name of analyst) informed licensee [or facility representative] (include name) that this report dated (insert visit date) document(s) (number of Type A citation) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPA (name of analyst) informed the licensee [or facility representative] to provide a copy of this licensing report dated (insert visit date) that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/22/2022
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551
FACILITY NAME: A CARING TOUCH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418134
VISIT DATE: 02/22/2022
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· LPA provided the Community Care Licensing’s website www.ccld.ca.gov, so the licensee can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised licensee of their responsibility to stay current in regards to new regulations. LPA also included the email address for the children's advocacy program to stay current on new laws childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov

· Type- A/B

In the areas that were evaluated, deficiency was observed at the time of the visit and cited on LIC 809D. An exist interview was conducted and report was reviewed with licensee who stated she understands todays inspection. Notice of Site Visit posted and licensee understands it must remain posted for 30 days. Title 22 Deficiencies have been cited on the attached LIC 809D. Upon receipt of Type A citations, facility shall post and provide copies of the LIC 809D for parents/guardians of children currently in care and for parents/guardians of newly enrolled children for the next 12 months. Facility must also keep the signed LIC 9224, Acknowledging Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 809D in each child's files

· Exit Interview
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Tanisha Bronson.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/22/2022
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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: A CARING TOUCH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418134

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/22/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101438.3(b)
Indoor Activity Space For Infants
(b) Indoor activity space for infants shall be physically separate from space used by children in the child care center and school-age child care center components.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the infant teacher with a infant in the preschool classroom. LPA intervewed the director. According to the director, they are short on staff. The teacher was sick and they are hiring staff, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/22/2022
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The director will make sure follow the regulation. In the future any infant show up and not enought teacher, the director will send the infant home.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/22/2022


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: A CARING TOUCH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418134

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/22/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
101238(e)(1)
Buildings and Grounds
(e) All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools, including swimming pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds or similar bodies of water, through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence. (1) Fences shall be at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code. In addition to meeting all of the aforementioned
requirements for fences, gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close and have a self-latching device located no more than six inches from the top of the gate. Pool covers shall be strong
enough to completely support the weight of an adult and shall be placed on the pool and locked while the pool is not in use.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observeed the pool gate is not self-close and does not self-latching, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to children in care
POC Due Date: 02/22/2022
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The licensee will fix the gate and text LPA when it is completed. The licensee signed the Declaration. She will not allow the children to go outside until the gate is fixed.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/22/2022


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: A CARING TOUCH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418134

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/22/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(B)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection, LPA observed a infant did not have sleeping log in her file (during the enrollment she was 8 months old), which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/28/2022
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The director will review the Safe Sleeping regulation. The center already created a Sleeping log.
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed the staff files during today's inspectiion. 4 teachers will need to completed their Mandated Reporter Training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/28/2022
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The teachers will completed their training and submit their certification to the LPA
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/22/2022


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 39115 TRADE CENTER DR STE. 201
PALMDALE, CA 93551

FACILITY NAME: A CARING TOUCH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197418134

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 02/22/2022

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101216(f)
Personnel Requirements
(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed 2 teachers did not have CPR and First Aid training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/28/2022
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The director will email the LPA the receipt to prove the teachers are enrolled CPR and First Aid Class.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101229.1(a)(1)
Sign In and Sign Out
(a) In addition to the sign-in procedure requirement of Section 101226.1(b), the licensee shall develop, maintain and implement a written procedure to sign the child in/out of the child care center that shall, at a minimum, include the following: (1) The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed CCRC's Sign in/out with any signature and Faciliy sign in/out only for initial, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/28/2022
Plan of Correction
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The director will change their Sign in/out sheet and email to the LPA.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Claretta Yates
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Carol Heath
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/22/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 02/22/2022


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